Barack Obama actually said...

"We’ve encouraged that, of course, all steps be taken to avoid civilian casualties."

"At my direction, the Administration has continued to bring all available resources to bear to support our state and local partners."

"I thanked my counterparts for their friendship and partnership thus far."

"I believe that we have to continue to take a serious look at how we reform our entitlements because health care costs continue to be the biggest driver of our deficits."